Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Molly Courtenay (Cardiff University, UK) ,  Enrique Castro-Sánchez (Imperial College London, UK) ,  Briette du Toit (Mediclinic Southern Africa, South Africa) ,  Yolanda van Zyl (Paarl Provincial Hospital, South Africa)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.302kg
ISBN:  

9781789242690

ISBN 10:   178924269
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   04 February 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Expertly compiled and co-edited by Molly Courtenay(Cardiff University) and Enrique Castro-Sanchez, (Imperial College, London) andexploring all aspects of AMS, Antimicrobial Stewardship for NursingPractice is underpinned by a competency framework endorsed by scientificand professional societies, including the National Institute for Health andCare Excellence (NICE). It explains the practices that ensure optimal use ofantibiotics for the best clinical outcome, with both minimal toxicity to thepatient and minimal impact on subsequent antimicrobial resistance. The first book that is applied directly toantimicrobial stewardship for nurses, supports standards of proficiency forregistered nurses, and can therefore be used by regulators and professionalbodies to inform standards of proficiency and guidance, AntimicrobialStewardship for Nursing Practice covers infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, diagnosis of infection and appropriate antimicrobialuse, patient engagement, collaboration between professions and how to implementAMS in nursing practice. Including learning tools such as objectives, practicalcase studies and questions throughout, as well as lecture slides, this book isan essential read for undergraduate nursing students and specialist nursesworldwide. An essential and core addition to collegeand university library Health/Medicine collections, and an ideal textbook fornursing school curriculums. --Library Bookwatch

Expertly compiled and co-edited by Molly Courtenay(Cardiff University) and Enrique Castro-Sanchez, (Imperial College, London) andexploring all aspects of AMS, Antimicrobial Stewardship for NursingPractice is underpinned by a competency framework endorsed by scientificand professional societies, including the National Institute for Health andCare Excellence (NICE). It explains the practices that ensure optimal use ofantibiotics for the best clinical outcome, with both minimal toxicity to thepatient and minimal impact on subsequent antimicrobial resistance. The first book that is applied directly toantimicrobial stewardship for nurses, supports standards of proficiency forregistered nurses, and can therefore be used by regulators and professionalbodies to inform standards of proficiency and guidance, AntimicrobialStewardship for Nursing Practice covers infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, diagnosis of infection and appropriate antimicrobialuse, patient engagement, collaboration between professions and how to implementAMS in nursing practice. Including learning tools such as objectives, practicalcase studies and questions throughout, as well as lecture slides, this book isan essential read for undergraduate nursing students and specialist nursesworldwide. An essential and core addition to collegeand university library Health/Medicine collections, and an ideal textbook fornursing school curriculums. --Library Bookwatch

Expertly compiled and co-edited by Molly Courtenay (Cardiff University) and Enrique Castro-Sanchez, (Imperial College, London) and exploring all aspects of AMS, Antimicrobial Stewardship for Nursing Practice is underpinned by a competency framework endorsed by scientific and professional societies, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It explains the practices that ensure optimal use of antibiotics for the best clinical outcome, with both minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent antimicrobial resistance. The first book that is applied directly to antimicrobial stewardship for nurses, supports standards of proficiency for registered nurses, and can therefore be used by regulators and professional bodies to inform standards of proficiency and guidance, Antimicrobial Stewardship for Nursing Practice covers infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, diagnosis of infection and appropriate antimicrobial use, patient engagement, collaboration between professions and how to implement AMS in nursing practice. Including learning tools such as objectives, practical case studies and questions throughout, as well as lecture slides, this book is an essential read for undergraduate nursing students and specialist nurses worldwide. An essential and core addition to college and university library Health/Medicine collections, and an ideal textbook for nursing school curriculums. --Library Bookwatch

Author Information

Molly Courtenay is at Cardiff University. Enrique Castro-S�nchez is affiliated with Imperial College, London.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions